Chicago 1-1 RSL: Afterthoughts
By: Joe | September 12th, 2009A few quick thoughts after the final whistle at RSL, I am pleased.
I must admit that I am pretty impressed with Chicago’s performance tonight despite coming away with a point that could have been three. The Fire were able to dominate for the first 70 minutes of play and I was very excited to see some great one-touch play from the youthful squad.
Without Blanco in the line-up, or on the bench because of National team commitments and visa issues, the Fire were able to play at a much faster pace. It was nice to see the ball moving quickly and possession being held, something that the Fire have had to sacrifice for the creativity and game management of Blanco.
The Fire did however get to see the early return of Brian McBride, which brings a huge sigh of relief as the play-offs peak over the horizon. His touches were limited, but made RSL look over their shoulders to mark him.
I thought to myself before the game, self, I really like Chris Rolfe. I will be sad to see him go, but I am very happy that he is the type of player who even though has a contract set elsewhere for next season, he is committed to bringing home a title for Chicago and did he ever. He fought hard and that goal will undoubtedly grab him goal of the week (and if it doesn’t, it should). Calm, cool and classy.
All in all, the Fire played well tonight and hopefully can begin building a run that sees us take the regular season title heading into the play-offs.
More to follow after some sleep and deep thought.
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I caught about 20 minutes tonight, including the own goal, and must say Chicago impressed me.
(Hate to say it, but I enjoy the team so much more when Blanco’s not on the field.)
With luck, we’ll see you in the playoffs.
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